Habitat Design

Filoli: Big and Bright and not Your Average Old Estate

Sarah — Thu, 17 May 2012 16:00:14 +0000

As I write my recap of the Filoli Flower Show (which took place May 10th-13th) I must say -- I never tire of Filoli. Every time I go there's something new and fun going on.

: The Sunken Gardens at Filoli

Garden Wisdom: “How Much Should I Spend on My Garden?”

Jessy — Tue, 15 May 2012 20:09:46 +0000

strong>I hear the same story from friends all the time... Their garden is looking tired and needs some fixing up, but their mind is flooded with pesky questions like: How much should I spend re-doing my yard? Will I get that money back when I sell the house? These are all completely understandable questions, so let me share with you a few things I've learned:

: Photo via darwinwebb.com

This Week in the Bay: Two events for garden newbies

Sarah — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:00:45 +0000

This week there are two great events going on for garden newbies, and gardeners wanting to expand their repertoire. Check 'em out:

: Photo via sfbotanicalsociety.org

Mother’s Day Brunch: Bloody Mary’s, Spinach & Ricotta Pie and Retro Fruit Salad

Sarah — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:50 +0000

Assuming you've already made your mom the perfect DIY Mother's Day gift, let's talk Mother's Day brunch. Luckily for us, Bonnie is an excellent cook and has three incredibly delicious recipes to share with us for the ultimate mom-pleasing brunch. First up: Momma needs a Bloody Mary!

: Photo via WhiteOnRiceCouple.com

The Perfect DIY Mother’s Day Gift: A Mini-Garden!

Jessy — Tue, 08 May 2012 16:00:45 +0000

While rose bouquets are great, it's nice to get Mom something that will last a little longer. Scratch that -- don't get her anything, make her something!

: Photo via simplyfunstuff.blogspot.com

This Week in the Bay: Debra Prinzing (The 50 Mile Bouquet) Talks at Flora Grubb

Sarah — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:00:50 +0000

This Sunday (which is Mother's Day -- don't forget!), Debra Prinzing, author of The 50 Mile Bouquet is speaking at Flora Grubb in San Francisco.

: Photo via NYTimes.com

Design the Ultimate Outdoor Entertaining Space

Jessy — Fri, 04 May 2012 22:03:45 +0000

It's May, and you know what that means: summer is just around the corner! If you're like me, you tend to move most meals and social gatherings outside -- to enjoy the warm summer breeze, the burgers that taste so much better when you barbecue them, and the occasional shooting star. Since it's not scorching out yet, May is the perfect time to revamp your garden and make it the ultimate outdoor entertaining space. Here's How, in 3 Easy Steps:

: Photo via arcadianhome.com

Bonnie’s Pick: Concrete Table by Artefact Design & Salvage

Sarah — Fri, 04 May 2012 19:02:08 +0000

My find of the day is a great creation by Dave Allen of Artefact Design & Salvage in Sonoma, CA.

Bonnie’s necessities for a desert garden (with some help from an AZ resident)

Sarah — Thu, 03 May 2012 19:22:54 +0000

While I've never actually lived in a desert, my mother-in-law lives in Carefree, Arizona (outside Scottsdale) and had some great advice to give me for this post. Here are her top three desert garden necessities:

: Photo via ArtByJack on Etsy.com

Photo collection: Springs Preserve outside Las Vegas, NV

Sarah — Tue, 01 May 2012 16:00:08 +0000

Back in February we took a jaunt to Las Vegas to attend the Las Vegas Home & Gift Show. While we were there, we toured the Springs Preserve, located 15 minutes from the Strip.